Reflections upon learning, wherein is shewn the insufficiency thereof, ... The fifth edition. By a gentleman by Thomas Baker - 2010-05-27

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Gale ECCO, Print Editions, 2010-05-28. Paperback. Good.

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Gale ECCO, Print Editions. paperback. New. 7x0x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing

London: James and John Knapton, 1727. Sixth Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. 8vo; in full calf double-ruled at the perimeter of the boards, with raised bands and double rules to the spine; [xi], 288 pages including the Appendix; contemporary previous owner name -- "T. de Grey" -- on the front endpaper; with attractive head- and tail-pieces and an woodcut capital at the beginning of the Prefeace; there is a small amount of loss to the spine, and the front gutter is cracked but holding well.~~Overall, a nice copy of this work by Thomas Baker, a fellow of St. John';s College, Cambridge. Baker argued against pluralism's claim that God would not creat lifeless worlds. In this work: "There cannot ... be any absurdity in saying that all things were created for the sake of this inferior World, and the inhabitants there of, and they that have such thoughts of it, seem not to have consider'd, who it was that died to redeem it.". Very Good binding.

London: James and John Knapton, 1727. Sixth Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Brown half leather cover with marbleized boards. Gilt lettering and decorative designs on the spine. Illustrated with woodcut pictures scattered throughout the text. 288pp. Covers and spine rubbed and worn in places. Binding is tight. Moderate foxing inside, but text is mostly clean. Text body is free from underlining, highlighting, or notes. A well-preserved book from 18th century London. The pages are quite white and the text is crisp. Full refund if not satisfied.

London: Printed for James and John Knapton...and Richard Wilkin..., 1727. 8vo, pp. [xvi], 288, contemporary calf, rebacked, spine blocked in blind. A contemporary hand identifies Baker as the author on the title-page. Baker's very popular work gave succour and comfort to those who found the new discoveries and innovations in science and philosophy, mostly notable those of Locke and Newton, likely to displace the role of faith in religion. Baker essentially argues that empirical reasoning and knowledge can never produce the certainty found in revelation.

London: A. Bosvile 3rd edition corrected, 1700. Hardcover. Good. 8vo contemporary dark tan sprinkled leather with gilt red spine title label gilt dentelles [edges worn/hinges cracked but covers held by all cords] Titlepage +A2-8 [=Preface + Contents +Addenda/Advert.] +240pp The first six leaves with marginal worming affecting only the running headline of the preface and repaired with reversible transparent PAPER-tape.The last gathering with worm-holes to fore-edge margin have similar worming but have not been repaired as they are less obtrusive. There is some foxing or browning throughout with approx eight charming pointer-hands in the margins and about six marginal notes all by one owner in a near contemporary script. An interesting and rather critical enquiry into the Languages, philosophy,Astronomy, History, Geography, Law, Medicine, oriental teachings etc The author's conclusion is that learning is in great part purely imaginary knowledge and mankind's ignorance is great because all learning is… Read More